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[Acute Gastroenteritis in hospitalized children. 14-Year evolution]
C Alcalde Martín1, L Gómez López, M I Carrascal Arranz
1Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain.
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|February 6, 2002
Summary
This study analyzed pediatric acute gastroenteritis, finding rotaviruses most common. Bacterial gastroenteritis, marked by fever and bloody stools, was distinguished from viral causes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Microbiology
- Clinical epidemiology
Context:
- Acute gastroenteritis is a significant cause of pediatric hospitalization.
- Understanding the etiological agents and clinical presentations is crucial for effective management.
- Longitudinal data provides insights into trends and differences in disease patterns.
Purpose:
- To analyze the etiology and clinical evolution of acute gastroenteritis in hospitalized children.
- To differentiate between viral and bacterial gastroenteritis based on clinical and laboratory findings.
- To identify trends in hospital admissions for specific enteropathogens over time.
Summary:
- Rotaviruses were the most frequent cause of acute gastroenteritis in hospitalized children (46.5%).
- Bacterial gastroenteritis, caused by Salmonella, E. coli, and Shigella, showed distinct clinical features including hyperthermia and fecal blood.
- Hospital admissions for Salmonella, E. coli, Shigella, and adenoviruses significantly decreased during the study period (1987-2000).
Impact:
- Identifies key clinical indicators (fever, bloody stools) for distinguishing bacterial from viral gastroenteritis in children.
- Highlights the declining incidence of certain bacterial and viral pathogens, potentially due to public health interventions.
- Provides valuable etiological and epidemiological data for pediatric infectious disease research and clinical practice.